Saturday, July 30, 2016
This article tries to explain “why apocalyptic fiction and film haven’t caught on in
the Middle Kingdom.” It makes a curious comparison to American mass (and
high-brow) culture, rife with dystopian visions. It also suggests things may be
changing, but quite slowly…
Tuesday, July 26, 2016
The
strapline for this article says “the Enlightenment philosopher’s attack on
cosmopolitan élites now seems prophetic.” The piece also suggests Rousseau knew
from personal experience haw hard it is to resists temptation without fear of
God. The author of the profile is a famous Indian writer – and I assume the
title comes from the editors.
Wednesday, July 6, 2016
A contemporary American conservative
argues that John Stuart Mill’s understanding of liberty and the harm principle is
a poor guide in addressing today’s drug epidemic.
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